If you’ve been visiting LivePeaceandPassion.com for a while, you know that I adore Manatees.. I got permission to share these two wonderful photos with you here. I hope you enjoy them and take a few moments to also visit SAVETHEMANATEE.ORG – a precious organization focused on protecting manatees and their aquatic habitats for future generations.. I am the proud adoptive mom of Whiskers, a West Indian Manatee who is being cared for at the Blue Springs State Park in Florida. I will scan and share a picture of him next post. Meanwhile, enjoy these photos of Whiskers’ friends below.

Photos © Patrick M. Rose, Save the Manatee Club

Photos © Patrick M. Rose, Save the Manatee Club

To view more of these beautiful creatures, please Manatee Photo Gallery..

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The population of manatees in Florida is thought to be between 1,000 and 3,000, yet population estimates are very difficult. The number of manatee deaths in Florida caused by humans has been increasing through the years, and now typically accounts for 20%-40% of recorded manatee deaths. There were near 300 registered and confirmed manatees in Florida killed by human activity in 2006; the majority of these, that happened to be discovered by Florida Fish and Wildlife, have been caused by boat strikes. (Wikipedia)

Each winter, hordes of manatees congregate in the warm waters of the Florida Everglades. National Geographic researchers are working to see if the species is recovering. View the Video here.

Save the Manatees.

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